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Looking For an Examiner?

Looking For an Examiner?Looking For an Examiner?Looking For an Examiner?
  • Home
  • Certification Requirement
    • Private Pilot Glider
    • Private Glider(Add-On)
    • Commercial Pilot Glider
    • Commercial Glider(Add-On)
    • Instructor-Glider
  • What To Do/Expect
    • Schedule Appointment
    • Pre-Appointment Check-in
    • Pretest Brief & Admin
    • Applicant Eligibility
    • Qualify the Aircraft
    • General
    • Start
    • Oral Portion
    • Pre-Flight Briefing
    • Post-Flight Briefing
  • Resources
    • Private Glider PTS
    • Commercial Glider PTS
    • Instructor Glider PTS
    • Glider Flying Handbook
    • Designee Handbook
    • Jacksonville
    • Miami
    • New York Sectional
    • Montreal Sectional
    • Detroit Sectional
    • Washington Sectional
  • Examiner Fees
    • Non-ADK Members
    • ADK Soaring Members
  • Contact/Directions
  • Soaring Merchandise
  • Home Rental
  • Wedding Officiation
  • IACRA
  • DMS
  • Travel Expenses
  • Blank

Private Pilot Glider Exam Fees

Initial Private Pilot Glider Exam

Initial Glider Pilot Exam

$600 + Travel Expenses

Applicant must have received 90% or better on written knowledge test, 3-4 hour duration (possibly more).


Initial Glider Pilot Exam

$700 + Travel Expenses

Applicant received less than 90%  on written knowledge test, 3-4 hour duration (possibly more)

*Price difference reflects additional examiner prep required.


PRIVATE Pilot Glider Add-On EXAM

Glider Add-On Flight

$600 + Travel Expenses

3-4 hour duration (possibly more)

Re-Test Flight

TBD + Travel Expenses

 

Retest fee is dependent upon completed portions of exam

*Note from FAA

At anytime a representative from the FAA may elect to observe an exam.

Travel Expenses (Sept 2026)

Sterling, Mass       $100/Day

Post Mills, VT        $100/Day

Wurtsboro, NY      $100/Day

Freehold, NY         $75/Day

Hamilton, NY         $75/Day

Springfield, VT       $75/Day

N. Adams, Mass     $50/Day

Elmira, NY              $100/Day

Dansville, NY          $150/Day

Middle Town,  NY   $100/Day


Group Rates Available (2 -3 per day max.)


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